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Since 2000, IOM has been producing its flagship world migration reports every two years. The World Migration Report 2022, the eleventh in the world migration report series, has been produced to contribute to increased understanding of migration and mobility throughout the world. This new edition… Read More
This report elaborates on the usefulness and potential for natural experiment-based evaluation approaches in contexts that are prone to shocks or in which shocks have already occurred, providing also practical lessons for those interested in conducting such type of studies, based on the experience… Read More
The study aims to increase understanding of how and to what extent migration in the context of climate change and environmental degradation has been mainstreamed into Armenian national policy, legal and strategic documents. The methodology for this mapping exercise comprises two major steps: First… Read More
The first session of the International Dialogue on Migration (IDM) in 2023 took place on 30 and 31 March 2023 on the theme "Leveraging Human Mobility in Support of the Sustainable Development Goals". This session of the IDM took place at a crucial time in light of the SDG Summit (September 2023),… Read More
The Government of Zambia acknowledges the immense contributions of the Zambian diaspora and that diaspora initiatives have largely been self-driven efforts characterized by limited coordination between the diaspora community and relevant government authorities, thus limiting their impact. The… Read More
A travers le projet “Protection et insertion de la main d’œuvre migrante et environnement dans l’agriculture urbaine et périurbaine au Sénégal et en Côte d’Ivoire” (MITSA), financé par la France, l’OIM propose de revaloriser le travail des migrants du secteur agricole en se focalisant sur les zones… Read More
In January 2023, IOM Austria, in cooperation with the Austrian Federal Ministry of the Interior and the Austrian Integration Fund, conducted an online survey among 552 displaced persons from Ukraine residing in Austria. The aim was to collect data on the living and housing situation in order to… Read More
Im Jänner 2023 führte IOM Österreich in Zusammenarbeit mit dem Bundesministerium für Inneres (BMI) und dem Österreichischen Integrationsfonds (ÖIF) eine Online-Umfrage unter 552 in Österreich lebenden Vertriebenen aus der Ukraine durch. Ziel war es, Daten über ihre Lebens- und Wohnsituation zu… Read More
A Region on the Move report series for the East and Horn of Africa has been the regional flagship publication since 2017. The report series provides an advanced understanding of the main migrant groups and the environment in which mobility takes place, with a focus on internal displacement and… Read More
En 2023, l’Organisation internationale pour les migrations (OIM), iDiaspora, le Global Research Forum on Diaspora and Transnationalism (GRFDT – Forum mondial de recherche sur la diaspora et le transnationalisme), la Global Diaspora Confederation (GDC – Confédération des diasporas du monde) et la… Read More
As already manifesting in many parts of Southern Africa, for instance, severe droughts, windstorms, land degradation, heavy rainfall and snowstorms are adversely affecting agriculture production in Lesotho. Besides climate and environmental change impact on agricultural productivity, the decline in… Read More
This Toolkit builds on the outcomes of an international thematic workshop on addressing the needs of migrant children at borders, consolidated with IOM best practices and additional research inputs. Various relevant stakeholders from selected countries participated in the workshop and included law… Read More
Since 2016, IOM’s Migration Governance Indicators (MGI) have helped governments in over 100 countries and 70 cities to take stock of their migration policies and strategies to identify good practices and gaps.
Diasporas possess unique qualities that make them valuable partners in the Humanitarian Development Peace Nexus. They have the knowledge, networks and motivation to effectively respond to emergencies and contribute to long-term development solutions.
Authored by Irina Kuznetsova and Oksana Mikheieva, this Migration Research Series paper explores the impacts of the ongoing crisis in Ukraine on the individuals that were displaced before 2022. The authors argue that the pre-existing vulnerabilities of those stranded in occupied areas since… Read More
The Peace and Friendship Treaty of 1950 regulates cross-border movement between Nepal and India, and cross-border travel for citizens of both countries is relatively easy. Nepalese migrants cross the border to explore various employment and income-generating opportunities. While such mobility has… Read More
Amid a deteriorating situation, an increasing number of Lebanese nationals are seeking to leave the country irregularly, often relying on migrant smugglers to secure passage by sea to Europe. The International Organization for Migration conducted an in-depth research study to explore the intentions… Read More
Este Diagnóstico Regional revela como as diásporas na América do Sul contribuem para o desenvolvimento de seus países de origem e como elas, individualmente e em colaboração, podem capacitar as comunidades da diáspora e, assim, maximizar o impacto de suas valiosas contribuições. Este relatório é a… Read More
In 2023, the International Organization for Migration (IOM), iDiaspora, the Global Research Forum on Diaspora and Transnationalism (GRFDT), the Global Diaspora Confederation (GDC), and the Migration Youth and Children Platform (MYCP) partnered to organize three Global Diaspora Virtual Exchanges on… Read More
Authored by Vytenis Juozas Deimantas and Aslı Ebru Şanlıtürk, this Migration Research Series paper focuses on the arrival of refugees from Ukraine on the labour market in Lithuania. The paper examines the distribution of refugees from Ukraine across countries of Lithuania, analyses the unemployment… Read More
This report focuses on migrants with diverse sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics (SOGIESC) and their inclusion in protection programming. It provides in-depth understanding of the risk factors, protection and assistance needs facing migrants with diverse… Read More
This report focuses on migrants with diverse sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics (SOGIESC) and their inclusion in protection programming. It provides in-depth understanding of the risk factors, protection and assistance needs facing migrants with diverse… Read More
Mapping the Rwandan Diaspora in the United States of America is the report on a mapping exercise that took place in the United States of America from November 2021 to March 2022. The study aimed to gain insights into the socioeconomic profile, professional skills and expertise of this population… Read More
Le Rapport annuel 2022, qui est résumé dans le Rapport annuel abrégé, rend compte de tout l’éventail des opérations mises en œuvre par l’OIM au cours de l’année en vue de porter assistance à des migrants, à des populations déplacées et à d’autres personnes en voyage, ainsi que de l’action qu’elle… Read More
El Informe Anual de 2022, que se resume en la Síntesis del Informe Anual, esboza todo el abanico de operaciones que la OIM desplegó durante el año para apoyar a los migrantes, las poblaciones desplazadas y otras personas en movimiento, así como su labor continua para materializar los beneficios de… Read More
The Annual Report 2022, summarized in the Abridged Annual Report, encapsulates the full range of IOM’s operations during the year to support migrants, displaced populations and other people on the move, as well continued work to realize the benefits of safe, orderly and regular migration.
The Annual Report 2022 encapsulates the full range of IOM’s operations during the year to support migrants, displaced populations and other people on the move, as well continued work to realize the benefits of safe, orderly and regular migration.
By 2025, IOM in Indonesia will have consolidated a holistic approach, inclusive of the country’s central and local governments, as well as civil society and private sector partners, to improve migration management and the protection of migrants.
La Estrategia de País de la OIM Perú presenta la acción de la organización en los próximos cinco años para cumplir con las responsabilidades nuevas y emergentes de ONU Migración. Este documento analiza las necesidades y establece prioridades para el período 2022-2026, en linea con la Visión… Read More
This longitudinal study examines the mental well-being of returnees participating in the second phase of the 'Migrants as Messengers' project over a three-year period. In West Africa, a significant number of young people migrate irregularly, facing extreme stressors during their journey. Upon… Read More
From Evidence to Action: Twenty years of IOM child trafficking data to inform policy and programming
La transhumance transfrontalière est une occupation courante en Afrique de l'Ouest et du Centre : elle est constatée à des degrés divers dans tous les pays de la région, et contribue de manière significative aux moyens de subsistance dans la région ainsi qu’au maintien des écosystèmes, avec au… Read More
Migration is not a new phenomenon for Timor-Leste. The country experienced migration in the past, particularly in 1975 and 1999 when thousands of Timorese were displaced and/or emigrated to mainly Portugal and Australia. During the unrest in the wake of the 1999 referendum for independence, many… Read More
Migration Policy Practice (MPP) focuses on policy-oriented research and analysis, with the aim to contribute to a better understanding of the multidimensional aspects of migration and inform migration policies at the national, regional and international levels. Articles in this issue highlight… Read More
La frontera norte de México ha sido durante mucho tiempo un punto crucial de interacción para diferentes flujos migratorios. En los últimos años se ha identificado un aumento de personas que huyen de la violencia y se desplazan hacia el norte, a menudo con la intención de cruzar a los Estados… Read More
The report aims to present the most up-to-date evidence on migration dynamics in the South-Eastern Europe, Eastern Europe and Central Asia (SEEECA) region. It covers the recent major global and regional developments which will continue to have an impact on internal and international migration in… Read More
Authored by Petros Gkotsis, Sara Henriques, Evangelos Koukournesis, Elena Leleki, Constantinos Melachrinos, Maria Papaioannou, and Teddy Wilkin, this Migration Research Series paper highlights four research projects employed by The European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA) that seek to understand… Read More
Actualmente, más de tres millones de peruanos y peruanas viven fuera de su país, lo que representa el 10 por ciento de la población total; la mayoría son mujeres. Este importante grupo constituye un soporte fundamental para sus familias y una valiosa contribución para la economía nacional y la… Read More
There are multiple, often overlapping factors leading to irregular migration to Europe from West Africa. One of them is the limited knowledge of such a journey’s risks. Awareness-raising interventions are implemented in various West African countries to tackle misinformation. However, evidence of… Read More
Multisectoral coordination mechanisms are some of the strategies that have been found effective in promoting the health of migrants and their host communities, while at the same time strengthening collaboration and coordination among stakeholders. Since 2008, IOM has supported the establishment of… Read More
L’orpaillage, activité pratiquée traditionnellement par les populations locales de la région de Kédougou, a connu un boom aux alentours des années 2010 avec la découverte de filons d’or, ce qui a coïncidé avec l’arrivée massive de migrants de toute la sous-région. Parmi les particularités de l’… Read More
Le organizzazioni della diaspora sono state di fondamentale importanza in preparazione della risposta alle crisi, durante le emergenze e nei contesti post-crisi, collegando gli interventi di assistenza umanitaria con le successive fasi di ripresa e sviluppo. Ogni nuova crisi, compresa quella… Read More
Authored by Brienna Perelli-Harris, Orsola Torrisi, Michael G Head and Ken Brackstone, this Migration Research Series paper highlights the household composition and characteristics of those displaced by the Russian Federation's invasion of Ukraine. The paper showcases the findings of a rapid online… Read More
This guide presents the Multidimensional Integration Measurement Toolkit and the Immigration Policy Lab (IPL) Integration Index which serves as the core survey instrument of the toolkit developed by IOM and the IPL at ETH Zurich. The index is a pragmatic and versatile survey instrument to measure… Read More
This situation analysis of internal migration in Mongolia will assess existing policy frameworks and plans that, among others, include current mechanisms, processes, mandates, capacities and resources that are relevant to internal migration. This will be done through desk research and policy-… Read More
Đại dịch COVID-19 đã khiến cho việc di chuyển trên toàn cầu bị đình trệ, hầu hết các quốc gia đều đóng cửa biên giới với việc đi lại không cần thiết. Người di cư ở các nước đến dễ bị tổn thương do mối đe doạ về sức khoẻ, cũng như tình trạng kinh tế xã hội và an sinh xã hội trước những biện pháp… Read More
Les mouvements de population dans les pays de l’Afrique de l’Ouest ont une tradition de longue date. Ils sont vus comme un élément clé pour les stratégies d’amélioration des moyens d’existence, et une stratégie d’adaptation face aux facteurs de stress climatique. Plusieurs facteurs, comme les… Read More
This report – a collaboration between IOM and Samuel Hall in the framework of the Cooperation on Migration and Partnerships to Achieve Sustainable Solutions (COMPASS) programme, funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands – presents findings from a study undertaken in four… Read More
This report – a collaboration between IOM and Samuel Hall in the framework of the Cooperation on Migration and Partnerships to Achieve Sustainable Solutions (COMPASS) programme, funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands – presents findings from a study undertaken in four… Read More
Diaspora organizations have been of fundamental importance in pre-crisis preparedness, emergency response and post-crisis contexts, bridging the divide between humanitarian response, recovery and development interventions. Every new crisis, including the current conflict in Ukraine, has been a… Read More